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One of the most beautiful natural rivers in Britain, the River Wye meanders for 58 miles through the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), from Hereford in the north down to Chepstow in the south where it meets the Severn.
Idyllic riverside towns and villages abound throughout, from the iconic Symonds Yat to the stunning Tintern, Ross-on-Wye and Redbrook, Llandogo and Monmouth. Three counties are covered here too - Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire.
You can hire a canoe or kayak and see the sights from the river, walk the Offa's Dyke Path or Wye Valley Walk or enjoy a driving holiday taking in the views from the roads. The Wye Valley is the perfect place to choose for an exciting rural break with breathtaking views, country pubs, outdoor activities and characterful attractions. The only question is, where will you choose to begin your journey?
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Ross-on-Wye is a small market town in the south of Herefordshire offering excellent places to stay, eat and shop. Set in beautiful countryside it’s a great place for fresh air, walking and canoeing.
A bustling border market town, Chepstow is the gateway to the Wye Valley and Wales. Its stunning castle is the oldest in Britain and the Wye Valley Walk and Offa's Dyke Path begin here.
Small Herefordshire village that is home to a well preserved castle open to the public. Nearby Coppett Hill has good walks and great views of the Wye Valley.
Small but interesting village with a former royal castle, now a youth hostel. Set high above the Wye Valley there are good views into the Forest and to Wales in the distance.
Brockweir is a small but attractive village located alongside the River Wye
An old walled city, dating from Saxon times, Hereford is the area's administrative, commercial, cultural and agricultural centre.
One of the ancient villages of the Forest of Dean, situated at the top of a hill overlooking the Wye Valley. It has an interesting church and the remains of a motte and bailey castle.
Small village in a steep sided valley by the Wye which was best known for its paper mills in the 18th and 19th centrury, the remains of which can still be seen. Site of a Michelin starred restaurant.
Historic market town on the Welsh borders with lots of independent shops and great places to eat and drink.
A small village in the Wye Valley that in medieval times was one of the largest towns in Wales. Fine church, Bronze Age standing stones and more. Good walks to Trellech Beacon.
One of the most iconic spots in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with a stunning viewpoint, a riverside village, walks, pubs, places to stay and loads to see and do.
Pretty village on the River Wye, partly in Wales and partly in England with a rich industrial heritage.
The jewel of the Wye Valley - a picturesque village, ruined Abbey, pubs, shops, cafes, places to stay, stunning walks and viewpoints all around
Small village high above the River Wye, just south of Monmouth. It has two pubs, a nature reserve and a church that is well worth visiting. In the autumn it hosts a popular art event.
Just to the north of Chepstow, Tidenham is bordered by the River Wye on the west and the River Severn on the south. Offa's Dyke path runs through the village with great views along the Wye.
Llandogo is a small village between Monmouth and Tintern. It is set on a steep hillside overlooking the River Wye and across into the Forest of Dean.
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